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  1. Nov 7, 2011
    9
    It is an easy game but it has addicting gameplay. It reminds me a lot of the older side-scrolling Mario games but somehow this game is unique from some of the others. It is one of the best Nintendo DS games.
  2. Sep 20, 2012
    9
    (Translate from Portuguese into English)Melhor jogo do DS,jogos do Mario deveriam ser todos assim,não aqueles caça-níqueis de baixa qualidade que a Nintendo lança direto,um dos melhores jogos plataformas já feitos para um portátil.Nota 95/100
  3. Oct 2, 2012
    9
    THE BEST GAME IN THE WORLD. READ THE REVIEW HERE, TODAY!!
    Super Mario bros has started a new revolution; you can now play it on the Wii! Super Mario is a structured game and in the end you have to save the princess (Mario
  4. Sep 16, 2013
    9
    New Super Mario Bros is a fan game. it is my best game of all DS games.I have played this game 7 years ago.
    The Good.
    Wonderful originality. Unique stages. Perfect Control. Revival of 2D Mario. Mini Games are fantastic. The Bad. There is not a stage after the clear. The general comment. All things considered, it is an undeniable masterpiece. Game play 9.5/10. Graphics 7.5/10.
    New Super Mario Bros is a fan game. it is my best game of all DS games.I have played this game 7 years ago.
    The Good.
    Wonderful originality.
    Unique stages.
    Perfect Control.
    Revival of 2D Mario.
    Mini Games are fantastic.
    The Bad.
    There is not a stage after the clear.
    The general comment.
    All things considered, it is an undeniable masterpiece.
    Game play 9.5/10.
    Graphics 7.5/10.
    Sound 8.5/10.
    Value 9.7/10.
    Over All 9/10.
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  5. Dec 22, 2013
    9
    SUPER FUN GAME TO PLAY! Everything is GREAT and awesome. The difficulty level is just a bit too easy. Wish I could give a 9.7/10, but have to stick with 9!
  6. May 22, 2015
    9
    A great 2D platform game, really fun, and revive the old games of the Super Mario series, the game has practically no story, as almost all the games of Mario, but the positive point, certainly goes to aa fun, and the soundtrack, which is spectacular.
  7. Apr 9, 2017
    9
    My personal favorite 2D Mario platformer, and the very first one I played. After 15 years without a classic 2D Mario game, New Super Mario Bros. marks the return of the king to the 2D platforming genre, with a new fresh look and the same excellent gameplay everbody came to love in the 8-bit and 16-bit era.

    Mario controls as great as he did back in the day. NSMB features 8 different
    My personal favorite 2D Mario platformer, and the very first one I played. After 15 years without a classic 2D Mario game, New Super Mario Bros. marks the return of the king to the 2D platforming genre, with a new fresh look and the same excellent gameplay everbody came to love in the 8-bit and 16-bit era.

    Mario controls as great as he did back in the day. NSMB features 8 different worlds, each with a distinct theme. Nowadays everyone is sick of seeing the same 8 world-themes in 2D Mario games, but this is the game that introduced them, and I think it was a good idea. As for the levels, most of them are really fun and well designed. Each levels holds 3 optional Star Coins, which are the main collectables in this game. Most of them are pretty easy to get though. The whole game is a bit on the easy side, actually. This might bother some of the old-school Mario fans, and it might be the game's biggest flaw. The amount and variety of levels is satisfactory to me. The game is bit short, but I think the overall quality and replay value make up for that

    NSMB introuduced some really cool power-ups. The giant mushroom, the mini mushroom and the blue koopa shell are among my favorite Mario power-ups of all time. They're very fun to use. As for the bosses, all of them are OK, but once again, they are way too easy. The game has also a bunch of multiplayer modes, but I didn't play them very much, so I won't comment about them.

    Visually, the game is colorful and has a good level of polish. It mixes 2D backgrounds with 3D models, and the result looks just fine. The melodies are as catchy and happy as ever. Overall, this is a very lighthearted and happy game, one that will put a smile on your face for the time you are playing.

    Some people criticize this game for being too simplistic and not really innovate in any area, like Super Mario World did in 1990. But the truth is that NSMB is pure 2D Mario greatness, it's a return to the more traditional style of the NES Mario titles, which is just perfect as it is. So whether you are a fan of the series, or platformers in general, you need to give this game a try. I would even say it is the best of the new generation 2D Mario games, despite being the worst technology-wise.

    Score: 9.0
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  8. Sep 7, 2016
    9
    So, this is what it looks like when Super Mario Bros is remade into a Nintendo DS game. I do find it better than Animal Crossing: Wild World, but not very much. Also, I consider this to be the best Nintendo DS game of 2006. Although the graphics aren't as good as New Super Mario Bros 2, the graphics of this game are really good for its time. Some levels are challenging, such as the GhostSo, this is what it looks like when Super Mario Bros is remade into a Nintendo DS game. I do find it better than Animal Crossing: Wild World, but not very much. Also, I consider this to be the best Nintendo DS game of 2006. Although the graphics aren't as good as New Super Mario Bros 2, the graphics of this game are really good for its time. Some levels are challenging, such as the Ghost House Levels. The optional levels feel more lackluster, but more challenging than normal levels, maybe because the optional levels don't have to be beaten. It's an outstanding Nintendo DS game, and hopefully something as good as this will come for the Nintendo 3DS in the future (I'm talking about 2011 onward). Expand
  9. Feb 5, 2016
    9
    Nintendo decided that their next move is remaking Super Mario Bros. into an all new series naming them "New Super Mario Bros." and it actually worked. Enjoy it while it lasts.
  10. JPK
    Aug 19, 2018
    9
    New Meets Old
    New Super Mario Bros Is An Extremely Unique Game Because Of It.
  11. Oct 7, 2018
    9
    Truly a spectacular game and a big leap forward for platformers. Rating - 87%
  12. May 26, 2018
    9
    I played this a lot in my younger days, and if it was as popular as ocarina of time back in 98 it would certainly be remembered just as fondly. The visual charm/aesthetic are unique compared to smb 1 2 and 3. It doesn't change the core Mario game but the new gameplay features and abilities like ground pound, sliding (which were exclusive to 3d mario) and new power ups are great. I wouldI played this a lot in my younger days, and if it was as popular as ocarina of time back in 98 it would certainly be remembered just as fondly. The visual charm/aesthetic are unique compared to smb 1 2 and 3. It doesn't change the core Mario game but the new gameplay features and abilities like ground pound, sliding (which were exclusive to 3d mario) and new power ups are great. I would say that although the platforming and level design is great, combat is a little easy and boring. The level design is not quite as good as SM 3 or World. Excellent game overall Expand
  13. Apr 20, 2018
    9
    Every day before I got SM64DS I would play it every weekend and try my hardest to get through every level, but is it as good as I remember it?

    Pros: + Gameplay: It's basic SMB gameplay modernized, and it's fun. + Level Design: While the worlds did feel long, the levels were fun and had some variety within them. + Collectables: Star Coins were pretty great and had actual uses, unlike
    Every day before I got SM64DS I would play it every weekend and try my hardest to get through every level, but is it as good as I remember it?

    Pros:
    + Gameplay: It's basic SMB gameplay modernized, and it's fun.
    + Level Design: While the worlds did feel long, the levels were fun and had some variety within them.
    + Collectables: Star Coins were pretty great and had actual uses, unlike Yoshi Coins in Mario Worlds.
    + Difficulty: While it's far on the easy side, it still offers a lot of challenge in the game (especially in the hidden challenge mode).

    Cons:
    - Enemy Variety: It's just Goombas, Koopas, Bullet Bills, Dry Bones, and Wigglers.

    Overall, New Super Mario Bros., which was actually my first video game, is my favorite 2D Mario game and warrants a 9.3/10.
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  14. Feb 19, 2018
    9
    Sure, the levels may be too easy for you and hardcore gamers, but you have to admit, the level design is GENIUS for its time, graphics are great, powerups (oh lord) are amazing! You definitely need to try this game out, even in 2018!
  15. Jul 3, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is very easy especially the Bowser grand fights which is not a good quality for my taste. But the graphics are lively, colorful and imaginative. Some of the graphics though looked raw and quite old but is still accepted because overall, the graphics design is still great.

    The highlights of this game is the top-notched background music and the beautifully laid miniboard platform games (such as World1-1, World2-2, World3-5). Those platform games are the most enjoyable within the game. I like here the realism of some aspects of the game like the CANNON PLATFORM, which when you entered the platform, you will see what kind of world you will be "thrown" or "flown" by the cannon blaster in the game.

    I finished this game more than 3 times if I can recall my childhood and early teenage years. This has left a satisfying impact to my wonderful childhood.

    Again, this is a wonderful and a great remake to the classic Super Mario bros game. I am proud that the company has created this game.

    Overall, enjoyable, catchy, and still classic!

    Rating: 4.5/5 -> 9/10 stars
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  16. Dec 2, 2018
    9
    This was easily the best NSMB. It is actually innovative, unlike the rest. (That doesn't mean they are necessarily bad, though.) There are so many ways to play the game, several worlds being completely optional. Plus, Star Coins actually have a use. Apart from the base game, there is also the BEST Two-Player versus mode, and it also has the minigames from Super Mario 64 DS! NSMB is one ofThis was easily the best NSMB. It is actually innovative, unlike the rest. (That doesn't mean they are necessarily bad, though.) There are so many ways to play the game, several worlds being completely optional. Plus, Star Coins actually have a use. Apart from the base game, there is also the BEST Two-Player versus mode, and it also has the minigames from Super Mario 64 DS! NSMB is one of the best DS games you can get, and I have had a great time with it. Expand
  17. May 3, 2019
    9
    Music: 4/5
    Game Play: 4.5/5
    Graphics: 5/5
    Story: ???/5
    Time-Value: 5/5
    Overall:4.5/5
  18. Dec 6, 2020
    9
    A great return to the classics with interesting new powerups and an intriguing level design that makes for a fun end enjoyable game all the way through. The multiplayer is fantastic, and the minigames are fun and addicting. Definitely the best of all of the New Super Mario Bros. games.
  19. Oct 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In short, New Super Mario Bros. is an excellent return to form for the 2D Mario series! First, gameplay, controls are very smooth, they are perfectly responsive and you probably won't be experiencing any trouble with controlling Mario, the story is pretty basic, but personally, I don't think it's much of an issue, because I don't expect my Super Mario Bros. games to have a final fantasy level story. Peach gets captured again, go rescue her, it works for this game, especially due to this game being not much more than a return to form, the level design is phenomenal, and you'll get a lot of fun out of the main campaign, I think the new power ups are great too! Sure, the mega mushroom isn't much more than a controllable cutscene, which makes it only fine, but everything else is amazing, the mini mushroom has great utility, being able to use enemies as platforms, running on water, and accessing smaller areas. Finally, the loops shell is a nice powerup as well, it can be a bit irritating in some cases, but just the idea of becoming a koopa troopa is fun to me. Now, if everything in the main campaign doesn't do it for you, even the side content is awesome! Now, the fact that some minigames are reused from 64 DS is a tad disappointing, however, there are some new games thrown in as well, which are all addicting and super fun time wasters. So, in all, New Super Mario Bros. is an excellent return to form for the 2D mario series as a whole, with a fun main campaign, great controls, fun new powerups and addicting side content! This is a title I strongly reccomend! Expand
  20. Jul 21, 2022
    9
    great level design, the best handheld platform game ever made. its a mario game, what do you expect
  21. Apr 29, 2022
    9
    graphics are really good for nintendo ds, the gameplay is smooth, the difficulty level is balanced, i like it, it's not as difficult as mario bros nes which is really hard to finish
  22. Jun 2, 2021
    9
    I spent so much time on this as a kid. I decided to play it again before reviewing as to not let nostalgia take over. What can I say, the game holds up!
  23. Jun 28, 2021
    9
    This game is almost perfect. The level design is awesome. The enemies make the levels indistinguishable from each other. Even the bosses are great (even though they're too easy to defeat). What's the problem? The new powerups. The Mega Mushroom is a bit messy. It is not designed for every level (sometimes you might just stuck somewhere, where you have to wait until the effect ends). MiniThis game is almost perfect. The level design is awesome. The enemies make the levels indistinguishable from each other. Even the bosses are great (even though they're too easy to defeat). What's the problem? The new powerups. The Mega Mushroom is a bit messy. It is not designed for every level (sometimes you might just stuck somewhere, where you have to wait until the effect ends). Mini Mushroom is just annoying. You cannot know where you have to use it. And it's a rare power up, so if you want it, you just have to repeat the level 1-4, where you surely get it.
    The shell is... ok, I guess, but let's just talk about it as a bonus power up, that is needed like 4 times in the game... other than this, the game is perfect. Multiplayer is fun, too.
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  24. May 20, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is great. It came out during the start of my adolescence. I remember being so excited for the game and telling my neighbor about it and I forgot to say what the commercial was about but he said yeah when I asked him if he saw the AD and he was just as excited as me about the game. When I got the game, I ended up beating it in a month with my brother's help. I loved the graphics to the game. The controls felt very smooth too. It was a big twist when dry bones bowser was a boss. Speaking of bosses, I love how the bosses are all original unlike the other new super mario bros games. The music is varied too which is cool. The game may be a bit easy for my taste but it does have its challenge. Also the level design is cool like you got shooting pipes, new enemies that surprise you, and tiny areas. I think the biggest issue with the game was that you rarley use the new power ups but other than that the single player is good. Multiplayer is good too but I don't like the pipe stage because you can camp to avoid your big opponent by going up and down that one pipe. Expand
  25. Nov 8, 2021
    9
    Great game. Actual bosses, cool secrets, fun power ups. all the others, while fun at times, are pretty corporate in their design and execution. It's just boring at times.
  26. Jan 14, 2022
    9
    I love this game. New levels, worlds and power ups. Mini-games is good too. But world 8 is TOO hard. I don't play multiplayer, so I won't write about it.
  27. Aug 6, 2022
    9
    goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  28. Sep 1, 2022
    9
    A lot of people say that New Super Mario Bros, turned what’s old new, and then old again. This was when it was new. At this point, there was no 2d Mario for 14 years. The last one could barely play in color. But this one, is a gem. It has the same story it’s always had, which wasn’t so bad back then, but it’s not good now. Story doesn’t mean a ton in a platformer, though. The new gimmicksA lot of people say that New Super Mario Bros, turned what’s old new, and then old again. This was when it was new. At this point, there was no 2d Mario for 14 years. The last one could barely play in color. But this one, is a gem. It has the same story it’s always had, which wasn’t so bad back then, but it’s not good now. Story doesn’t mean a ton in a platformer, though. The new gimmicks are lots of fun. The mega mushroom is an utter blast, the mini mushroom is the worst power-up ever created, and the blue shell is the best power-up ever created. Water levels are still bad though, and mansions aren’t much better. That’s just how it is. Each level tries to do something new, and usually succeeds at doing that. The bosses can be hard, but are very creative. Mummipokey is fun to say, but also difficult and fun. There are 2 other game modes: Mario vs. Luigi and mini games. Mario and Luigi pits Mario and Luigi (by the way, you can play as Luigi normally by holding L and R and pressing A when selecting a file) and they have to get stars. It’s a lot of fun when you can play it, but by now you can’t. Mini games use the touchscreen and are “oodles of fun”. They’re even funnier with friends. I learned to play Poker from it.

    This game is utter gold and probably my favorite DS game. It’s so sad to see New Super Mario Bros as the platforming series which will never change, but this was a good beginning for it.
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  29. Sep 16, 2022
    9
    Multiplayer Is Top Notch, Music Is Nostalgic, New Super Mario Bros Is A Masterpiece!
    Story Is Simple. There Is Thunder In Peach's Castle, Mario Checks It Out, Bowser Junior Kidnaps Peach. Controls Are Very Good! Just Like Super Mario World (1991) But With The Wall Jump, And Ground Pound From Super Mario 64 (1996) You Will Be Running, Jumping And Sometimes Climbing In This Exiting
    Multiplayer Is Top Notch, Music Is Nostalgic, New Super Mario Bros Is A Masterpiece!
    Story Is Simple. There Is Thunder In Peach's Castle, Mario Checks It Out, Bowser Junior Kidnaps Peach. Controls Are Very Good! Just Like Super Mario World (1991) But With The Wall Jump, And Ground Pound From Super Mario 64 (1996) You Will Be Running, Jumping And Sometimes Climbing In This Exiting Platformer, Buy It, Its Very Good! This Game Gets A 9/10
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  30. Apr 5, 2023
    9
    New super Mario bros is a great experience for the series as Mario is saving princess peach a simple plot and it's gets better this game They remade the Mario series in a amazing way to get Mario fans really happy the levels are incredible the graphics are great too look at and the gimmicks are good and the bosses are impressive one of my favorite 2d games
  31. Mar 31, 2023
    9
    Not really much wrong with this game. All the levels are amazing although I do find the water levels most boring. The ship and castle levels are probably the most fun. The variety of levels make this game amazing. The variety of enemies if also impressive. Bowsers castle is also an amazing level. It's just an iconic game that has so many amazing levels to play.
  32. Aug 1, 2023
    9
    This game is literally perfect. It revived 2D Mario and it did it well by making the game look and feel fresh with all the new level mechanics, secrets, controls, and they even implemented some 3D Mario abilities in the game to make it feel more modern aswell such as the walljump, double and triple jumps, ground pound, etc, new powerups, new and unique bosses, and the 3D Mario abilitiesThis game is literally perfect. It revived 2D Mario and it did it well by making the game look and feel fresh with all the new level mechanics, secrets, controls, and they even implemented some 3D Mario abilities in the game to make it feel more modern aswell such as the walljump, double and triple jumps, ground pound, etc, new powerups, new and unique bosses, and the 3D Mario abilities aren't just slapped in they were used to make brand new and unique levels that are required for you to use these abilities. The only problems with this game is the mid tower boss is exactly the same throughout all the worlds all you do is fight bowser jr and he slowly gains more abilities as you progress, the final boss sucks, and it created a who series with this "New" brand that completely killed 2D Mario because of how bad the later games are like New Super Mario Bros 2 and U good thing Super Mario Wonder will revive 2D Mario again. Lets just hope they don't milk it dry like they did with the "New" series. Expand
  33. AnonymousMC
    May 18, 2006
    8
    Honestly stunned at how much folks are overrating this title. Not that it's not enjoyable (it is!) but i'd be lying if i didn't say that i think i may have been expecting..... a bit more? A misconception that alot of folks seem to be making (myself included) is that this is a continuation of the Mario 2D platforming series. It isn't. It's more of a reimaginingHonestly stunned at how much folks are overrating this title. Not that it's not enjoyable (it is!) but i'd be lying if i didn't say that i think i may have been expecting..... a bit more? A misconception that alot of folks seem to be making (myself included) is that this is a continuation of the Mario 2D platforming series. It isn't. It's more of a reimagining of the original Super Mario. Bros. game for the NES. Don't go in looking for a Racoon tail or a Hammer Bros. Suit. No warp whistles or Wario-appearances here! Once I adjusted to that slight disappointment, I was able to enjoy the game for what it is: kind of a "Super Mario. Bros: SPECIAL EDITION". And there is some replay value in attempting to collect all the coins and unlock all worlds/paths on the map. Fun game to be sure, but not the classic that alot of it's champions will proclaim. Simply more of a revisitation of past glories. Expand
  34. Patrick
    Sep 23, 2006
    8
    A great game, but far too short. After finding all the secrets, the minigames are the most entertaining things there.
  35. TheKing
    Aug 20, 2008
    8
    It's a great game. Good controls, minigames, and a fun experience. The only problems are many of the levels are rehashes of previous levels, no Wifi {which would've been great in 2 player}, and it's short. You can probably beat it in a few hours, while getting every stage and secret takes about 7-10 hours.
  36. Apr 27, 2011
    8
    8.5/10 = Great = A Very smart and fun plaformer. Problem is that i've played too many of them in the past and this is more of the same. Still as rewarding as ever though.
  37. Jun 18, 2014
    8
    Although reaching shy of Super Mario World's plenitude in 1990, New Super Mario Bros is a worthy and uncomplicated renewal to side scrolling Mario. Acrobatics and creativity are rewarded, though challenges late in the game tend to be cryptic or trial-based in nature.
  38. Oct 31, 2015
    8
    Game: New Super Mario Bros.
    Genre: Adventure/Platformer
    Developer: Nintendo System: Nintendo DS (NDS) Total Score: 80/100 Value Score: 8.0/10 • Story: 3/10 • Characters: 7/10 • GamePlay: 8/10 • Graphics: 10/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 10/10 • Length: 7/10 • Replay Value: 7/10 • Player Value: 8/10 Pros +New Super Mario Bros revolutionizes the traditional 2D Mario
    Game: New Super Mario Bros.
    Genre: Adventure/Platformer
    Developer: Nintendo
    System: Nintendo DS (NDS)
    Total Score: 80/100
    Value Score: 8.0/10

    • Story: 3/10
    • Characters: 7/10
    • GamePlay: 8/10
    • Graphics: 10/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 10/10
    • Length: 7/10
    • Replay Value: 7/10
    • Player Value: 8/10

    Pros
    +New Super Mario Bros revolutionizes the traditional 2D Mario experience with a new visual style with classic style gameplay.
    +8 Worlds consisted with more than 5 stages each and additional power up mushroom houses.
    +Finish stages by going through different routes and thus finding access to new hidden levels.
    +Power ups such as the Fire power return with new additions such as the shell power and tiny mushroom power ups.
    +Lots of cameos an easter eggs in terms of level design that often reminds players of old experiences with Super Mario Bros 1, 2, 3 and World.

    Cons
    -Many characters from the Mario series is missing such as Yoshi.
    -The gameplay feels more slower than traditional 2D Mario games so this may put some players off
    -Storyline is weaker than traditional 2D mario games
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  39. Feb 18, 2013
    8
    A great throw back to the classic 2D series, New Super Mario Bros. puts a 2.5D spin on the original formula, and does a great job. Simple gameplay, great level design, good graphics, awesome music, and the same great level design youd find in the classics. This is an awesome game to either start off your mario experience with, or to reminisce on classic days. only problem with this game,A great throw back to the classic 2D series, New Super Mario Bros. puts a 2.5D spin on the original formula, and does a great job. Simple gameplay, great level design, good graphics, awesome music, and the same great level design youd find in the classics. This is an awesome game to either start off your mario experience with, or to reminisce on classic days. only problem with this game, its not overly long, and not very difficult. regardless of this, it is still a great game, that any DS gamer should own. Expand
  40. Apr 2, 2014
    8
    I like the idea of this game. A new game in the Mario franchise that takes the classic side scrolling action from classic Mario games like the Super Mario Bros. trilogy and Super Mario World and modernizes it. Of course playing this on a handheld is very appropriate because it's simple enough for it, but it is good playing games like this while you are out and about. I also like theI like the idea of this game. A new game in the Mario franchise that takes the classic side scrolling action from classic Mario games like the Super Mario Bros. trilogy and Super Mario World and modernizes it. Of course playing this on a handheld is very appropriate because it's simple enough for it, but it is good playing games like this while you are out and about. I also like the online, it can be fun playing mini-games and Mario Vs. Luigi with my sister. The only problem I have with this game is that it may not be quite as challenging or creative as the older Mario games, but it's still good fun. It may also not have all the bells and whistles that the later games are, but at least this game didn't feel like it was copying too much of past games, unlike later NSMB games. Overall New Super Mario Bros. is great on the Nintendo DS and I would also recommend it. Expand
  41. Sep 29, 2014
    8
    This game was refreshing back when it first came out. It was the first 2D mario game in years. The visuals and music were fun. The gameplay was solid and there was a lot to do. Also, the powerups and boss battles were original and creative. This was the only New Super Mario bros game that was, ya know, actually "new".
  42. Nov 11, 2014
    8
    This game is really easy to be honest but like it's really fun to speed run. A great return towards 2d platforming for Mario and the start to a very successful yet somewhat repetitive series.
  43. Mar 24, 2017
    8
    New Super Mario Bros. took Mario to a new level. With the great graphics and fresh but classic mechanics this game really did have something for everyone. The boss battle may not have been amazing but overall it is a great game
  44. Mar 13, 2015
    8
    I did beat the game 100% and I didn't like this game THAT much. The graphics are okay. The levels are fine. The bosses were fine but THE KOOPALINGS GOT THROWN OUT SINCE SUPER MARIO WOURLD I BELIEVE! But still okay. The controls are great I got SO used to it. I think this is a game worth getting. One of my least favourite Mario so far...
  45. Dec 3, 2015
    8
    almost all super mario bros games are just copy and paste from the previous ones but there still good, and so is this one. It's a simple premise, princess is kidnapped now travel eight worlds to save her, and sometimes it could be challenging, but what i like the most about this installment of mario is the multiplayer, all the mini games you can play with friends can get really competitivealmost all super mario bros games are just copy and paste from the previous ones but there still good, and so is this one. It's a simple premise, princess is kidnapped now travel eight worlds to save her, and sometimes it could be challenging, but what i like the most about this installment of mario is the multiplayer, all the mini games you can play with friends can get really competitive which makes it even more fun. great game worth your time. Expand
  46. Sep 14, 2016
    8
    New Super Mario Bros. is a great platform game. The problem is that you lose a lot of lives in one stage because the stage is hard and it's very hard to reach nearly 100 million score points. This makes the game so frustrating and possible to get a Game Over.
  47. Mar 14, 2017
    8
    Graphics - 10
    Music - 10
    Story - 7
    Gameplay - 9
    Content - 8
    Personal Fun - 10
    Difficulty - 7 .
  48. Jul 8, 2018
    8
    Hermoso juego de Mario que vuelve a sus orígenes, es muy entretenido con buenos diseños de los niveles y mundos.
  49. Jul 18, 2017
    8
    De los mejores juegos de DS, con un diseño de pantallas impecable. Demasiado fácil para mi gusto, pero extenso y si te propones conseguir todas las monedas de oro entonces si que encontrarás dificultad
  50. May 21, 2018
    8
    I Love this game. It was the return to the 2-d mario games and is as solid as mario world. It has good graphics, great music and most of all great levels. I do not recall a single time where I got bored with this game because it was that fun. But I have two problems with this game. 1. Is that the game is too easy and 2. if you want to go to world 4 and 7 you have to be mini mario. Which isI Love this game. It was the return to the 2-d mario games and is as solid as mario world. It has good graphics, great music and most of all great levels. I do not recall a single time where I got bored with this game because it was that fun. But I have two problems with this game. 1. Is that the game is too easy and 2. if you want to go to world 4 and 7 you have to be mini mario. Which is one of the worst powerups in the game. And so are all of the powerups like the shell. You need to run and you curl in a ball and it sucks. And this game spawned 3 other games just like it. But like it because it is fun. And it gets 8/10 Expand
  51. Oct 10, 2018
    8
    rrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaadddddddddddiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccccaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllll
  52. Oct 22, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is great and awesome ds game i remberd to 100% the game i got my first copy on chirstmas day i wished i still had that copy. Expand
  53. Nov 1, 2018
    8
    Игра вроде средняя но и хорошая. Самая большая проблема игры это её сложность. Игра очень лёгкая и из-за этого затянутая. Всё трудность на самом последнем уровне и это печально.
  54. Dec 19, 2018
    8
    The New Super Mario Bros DS is a very good game, about the steps, about the puzzles to get the big coins, about the new power-ups, those are so goods and innovate a lot and about the enemies. But I didn't like so much some points of the game, like the duration, the game is too short, even if you get all big coins and play all the worlds. Other "bad" point about the game is the innovationThe New Super Mario Bros DS is a very good game, about the steps, about the puzzles to get the big coins, about the new power-ups, those are so goods and innovate a lot and about the enemies. But I didn't like so much some points of the game, like the duration, the game is too short, even if you get all big coins and play all the worlds. Other "bad" point about the game is the innovation in the movement points, I wish the game innovated about the movements with new ones. Expand
  55. Apr 28, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a great game with follows the same style as the games before. The multiplayer is engaging and fun especially because each player gets their own individual items. The regular storyline is great and the levels are fun, quick and easy .

    However I would complain that the game is a bit too easy for most people. At the end when you defeat bowser, i’m Surprised that there’s no second stage, it makes the game a bit disappointing on that matter.
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  56. Sep 14, 2019
    8
    The return of the 2d mario platformers is a very underrated game. I think this is due to the overload of 'New' Super Mario Bros games in recent years. If you (somehow) forget all of those and the legacy they created, this games is really enjoyable. I think the artisic choice works, especially for this game being a handheld platformer. The level design could provide a bit more challenge,The return of the 2d mario platformers is a very underrated game. I think this is due to the overload of 'New' Super Mario Bros games in recent years. If you (somehow) forget all of those and the legacy they created, this games is really enjoyable. I think the artisic choice works, especially for this game being a handheld platformer. The level design could provide a bit more challenge, but in saying that there are some tough levels as the game goes on. The soundtrack is the best in the 'new' series and had an original feel before the other 'new' games came out - the bowsers castle/boss theme song is an underrated gem. It also had some fantastic, memorable minigames and multiplayer modes which really gave this game some more life and worth. So, even though this game isn't as good as past 2d Mario platformers such as Mario bros 3 and Mario world, it still holds up today and is a great purchase for the DS system Expand
  57. Sep 22, 2019
    8
    If you own a DS and need a quick, accessible and fun adventure, this is the game for you. It's charming levels and worlds mix for a fun experience along with collectibles that enhance the satisfaction of completing the game fully. The extras that add on to this game is what adds to the fun and charm of this mildly long adventure.

    My Review: Between 7.4 and 8
  58. Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Classic mario game in classic NDS era with clsssic fun. The game also has a good replay value with your friend thanks to the multiplayer modes.
  59. Jul 20, 2020
    8
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  60. Nov 7, 2022
    8
    Si no has jugado a este juego, o estabas muerto en su día o eres el tipo más raro que nunca conocí.
  61. Sep 9, 2023
    8
    New Super Mario Bros. is a fresh interpretation of the classic Mario Bros. series that preserves old strengths and adds new touches. The game shines with creative-level design and original power-ups that provide a lot of variety. With 80 new levels and 18 new mini-games, the title offers some content, but it could have been a bit more. Some criticisms are also the too easy difficulty andNew Super Mario Bros. is a fresh interpretation of the classic Mario Bros. series that preserves old strengths and adds new touches. The game shines with creative-level design and original power-ups that provide a lot of variety. With 80 new levels and 18 new mini-games, the title offers some content, but it could have been a bit more. Some criticisms are also the too easy difficulty and the short playing time. Nevertheless, New Super Mario Bros. is a great new take, which laid the foundation for newer games of the series! Expand
  62. Apr 25, 2021
    8
    I don't have nostalgia for this one, but I feel the Wii U and Wii ones are just better. Sorry.
  63. Oct 19, 2021
    8
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  64. Oct 29, 2021
    8
    I just love this game, is just fun and I have many good memories related to this game.
  65. Apr 25, 2022
    8
    This was the start of the New Super Mario Bros series, and back when it was actually “new”! It re-invented 2D Mario platformers after so long and did a stellar job at it! The core gameplay is great and brings in some moves from 3D Mario games like the ground pound and triple jump, which worked super well here! The levels are fun to play through, with the traditional grass, desert, water,This was the start of the New Super Mario Bros series, and back when it was actually “new”! It re-invented 2D Mario platformers after so long and did a stellar job at it! The core gameplay is great and brings in some moves from 3D Mario games like the ground pound and triple jump, which worked super well here! The levels are fun to play through, with the traditional grass, desert, water, forest, snow, rock, sky and volcano themes for each world. The overworlds could have been a bit better and not as linear as they are. The main bosses are all very creative and interesting, including Mummy Pokey, Lakithunder, Mega Goomba, Petey Piranha and a few more. There were some cool ideas for new powerups. We got the Mega Mushroom which lets you smash anything in your path and it’s super satisfying, the blue Koopa shell which is fun to slide around in, and the mini mushroom which makes you tiny and is only good for certain levels. The graphics are a bit too pixelated and outdated, but it’s still an upgrade from previous 2D Mario platformers. The soundtrack is pretty good but I wish there were more world specific themes because the default athletic theme gets repetitive as you progress. In Mario vs Luigi, you connect to someone else’s DS and battle it out to collect the most stars. This mode is kinda dated now but it was fun at the time the DS was still alive! The minigame mode returns from Super Mario 64 DS with mostly the same ones, but some new ones included. This is still the most unique out of the New Super Mario Bros games to this day. It’s a great game but of course, it sold so well that it caused the series to get stale afterwards. Expand
  66. Apr 4, 2022
    8
    Después de casi 10 anõs sin una entrega 2D Mario vuelve en ese juegazo para la DS! Fue tan bueno que Nintendo hasta el dia de hoy sigue vendiendo mods de ese juego a 60 pavos, pero bueno una cosa no tiene que ver con la otra. Ese juego, el primero, si que estaba genial y era muy fresco en su momento.
  67. Apr 10, 2022
    8
    my first ever game on the DS! quite fun and it was a lot harder than i expected. mario's slippery mechanics took me a while to get used to. the bosses are trivially easy if you bring a fire flower with you. the rng on some of the levels like the meteor one was annoying. nice platformer which introduced me to mario
  68. Apr 16, 2022
    8
    A fun platform we with great new ideas sure this series has been done to death but this game is enjoy
  69. Apr 26, 2022
    8
    This is a great game, despite what anyone may say about the New Super Mario Bros. series. The levels are phenomenal, and there's just enough collectibles to keep you playing for a while. It does get pretty difficult at times, but it is just difficult enough. I would recommend this to anyone who owns a DS.
  70. May 27, 2022
    8
    This game deserves to be counted as one of the great 2D Mario games, up with Super Mario Bros. Super Mario Bros. 3, and Super Mario World. It gets a lot of undeserved hate, simply because of it being a "New" Super Mario Bros. title, but this was a really great game.
  71. Jun 20, 2022
    8
    it's a good platformer i love it a classic mario game for all ages it has fun levels and powerups
  72. Aug 15, 2022
    8
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  73. Oct 6, 2022
    8
    (8.5/10) - I can't remember if I ever beat this one but I remember playing this all the time. The minigames and re-done soundtrack are highlights.
  74. Mar 15, 2023
    8
    The best experience the New Super Mario series can offer. On top of unique levels with little empty space, there a bunch of side modes that give the game extra value. Star Coins are a well designed collectible, as are most of the secret exits; though the game does occasionally get pretty specific and obscure with a few of its secrets.
  75. May 29, 2023
    8
    A real great game for a mario renew, a lot of elements will remember classic games, the giant mushroom makes it kinda too much easy (i literally defeated bowser in seconds without taking damage using it), all said, it's still a must-play DS game.
  76. KevinR.
    Aug 8, 2006
    7
    Far too short (as in, less than 10 hours to completely beat the game), and limited level design weighs down what would have been an otherwise amazing game.
  77. AnonymousMC
    May 27, 2006
    7
    I love Mario and Mario 3 so I was excited to play a brand new mario platformer. The game is great but I do not think it is as deep or challenging as Mario 3. Sure there are secret tunnels and the 3-coin system is fun, but the lack of flight in this game really sets it back. If this game would incorporate the P-wing, it would have been a much greater game. But as it stands, it is a stepI love Mario and Mario 3 so I was excited to play a brand new mario platformer. The game is great but I do not think it is as deep or challenging as Mario 3. Sure there are secret tunnels and the 3-coin system is fun, but the lack of flight in this game really sets it back. If this game would incorporate the P-wing, it would have been a much greater game. But as it stands, it is a step backwards from Mario 3. Expand
  78. AnonymousMC
    May 27, 2006
    7
    Great Game, The graphics were truly amazing for a DS game/ mario side scroller but theres no way it deserves more then a 7. I found the ability to store items stupid because it makes the game even more easier than it already is. I was able to completely beat the game in about 12 hours. This game also dosn't offer alot of replay value, but the mini games are really fun!!!
  79. IsabelB.
    Apr 16, 2007
    7
    This game was very predictable, and found it difficult to get into two of the worlds. The graphics are great but I thought it got boring and frustrating after a while.
  80. Nov 1, 2016
    7
    This is a disappointing Mario game. NSMB is nothing new for the series and doesn't leapfrog past any other game, like SMB3. Its a worse game. The Mario series has kept in nostalgic and outdated gameplay and not many new power ups or level styles. Enemies still kill you just by touching them. The mid bosses are killed in one hit and are super boring. We still have a kidnapped princess andThis is a disappointing Mario game. NSMB is nothing new for the series and doesn't leapfrog past any other game, like SMB3. Its a worse game. The Mario series has kept in nostalgic and outdated gameplay and not many new power ups or level styles. Enemies still kill you just by touching them. The mid bosses are killed in one hit and are super boring. We still have a kidnapped princess and castles. If you like 2d platforming, you should stay with a different game. This one is out of date in the sense it doesn't add anything new to SMB series. Expand
  81. Mar 20, 2011
    7
    this is an alright game but the only reason the score is 7 instead of much lower is because of the story mode. the story mode is so hard i have just given up on it i can only get past the first castle before i cant advance due to the difficulty. where this game fails in story it makes up for in the minigames and wireless play. when i am on a long car ride i can just pop this game in andthis is an alright game but the only reason the score is 7 instead of much lower is because of the story mode. the story mode is so hard i have just given up on it i can only get past the first castle before i cant advance due to the difficulty. where this game fails in story it makes up for in the minigames and wireless play. when i am on a long car ride i can just pop this game in and play the minigames and it will keep me entertained trying to beat my high scores and since your friends dont need the game for you to play wirelessly with them it is easy and fun to play with your friends. i have played head to head for hours when i need to kill time and i remember to bring my DS places and we all have a great time trying to beat each other. this is a good game but be warned the story is really hard so you will most likely be spending most of your play time in the minigames section Expand
  82. Jul 10, 2011
    7
    Fun game, but suffers from a very short playthrough. The mini-games, while could be a bit harder, are a big plus, and nowadays i find myself still attached to this game because of those alone.
  83. Nov 21, 2011
    7
    I've tried and tried to like this game, but it's just been a bit too simple for a Mario title. All Mario's usually start off easy and get much more difficult, but this one seems the exception and seems to be aimed at a much younger audience. Kids will probably love this, but as a 27 year old gamer who grew up on Mario, this one just isn't his best work.
  84. Feb 27, 2012
    7
    Very good game, but I must confess I was a bit disappointed with it. I guess it was because I never played Mario games back in the day and never was really a hardcore fan, so I thought it will be a very accessible, walk-in-the-park experience. The game on the other hand appeared challenging, and even though I am quite an experienced gamer, I was only able to complete around half of theVery good game, but I must confess I was a bit disappointed with it. I guess it was because I never played Mario games back in the day and never was really a hardcore fan, so I thought it will be a very accessible, walk-in-the-park experience. The game on the other hand appeared challenging, and even though I am quite an experienced gamer, I was only able to complete around half of the levels getting 3 stars. I was also unable to grasp some of the gameplay nuances without looking things up on google (like secret worlds, cannons etc.), so all in all it has considerable amount of old school in it. The game definitely looks and sounds great, but casual gamers and platform genre newcomers might struggle a bit in certain levels. It does not take too much time to beat the game, but getting all gold and unlocking all the stuff can easily double the time if you are not hardcore Mario gamer. There are also some mini-games and multiplayer support, but the former are passable at best while I was not able to test the latter. Everyone should get it and try to beat it, but I am pretty sure not all of them will love it. Expand
  85. Jul 2, 2015
    7
    Solid platformer, and a good return from its roots. I felt that the level design was decent (better than its 3DS successor) and that it was sadly too short of a game. It's fine for a game to be short and provide a great experience, but when a game is too short and too expensive for the time you get (Not enough bang for the buck), I'd say it isn't as worth the time you spend, unless youSolid platformer, and a good return from its roots. I felt that the level design was decent (better than its 3DS successor) and that it was sadly too short of a game. It's fine for a game to be short and provide a great experience, but when a game is too short and too expensive for the time you get (Not enough bang for the buck), I'd say it isn't as worth the time you spend, unless you have friends to play with. On that hand, I'd like to applaud nintendo for the great effort in adding a decent local-multiplayer system where you can battle each other 1v1 on terrain courses, looking for stars (actually fun!) and a diverse amount of minigames to host tournaments or just regular battles with up to four players.

    Gameplay: 9/10
    Story: N/A/10
    Music: 8.5/10
    Presentation: 8/10
    Length/PostGame: 7/10
    Overall: 7.5/10
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  86. Dec 26, 2020
    7
    Gameplay: 8, Graphics: 7, Varierty: 7. One of the frist platforming game i've played, it's quite hard to me, but i have fun memories with it although there aren't a lot of variety here
  87. Jan 11, 2015
    7
    Hmm...well that game only took a day to complete. Is New Super Mario Bros. fantastic? No. Is New Super Mario Bros. bad? I suppose not.

    I had the unfortunate experience of going from the far superior Wii version to this one. New Super Mario Bros. is a great game in its own right. I just think it tries a bit too hard to be like the Mario games of old and less like a new identity. You'd
    Hmm...well that game only took a day to complete. Is New Super Mario Bros. fantastic? No. Is New Super Mario Bros. bad? I suppose not.

    I had the unfortunate experience of going from the far superior Wii version to this one. New Super Mario Bros. is a great game in its own right. I just think it tries a bit too hard to be like the Mario games of old and less like a new identity. You'd think with "new" in the title, it'd be at least a bit new. Don't get me wrong, the levels are well designed. I just would like more originality.

    The bosses in the game is mainly where New Super Mario Bros. shines. All of them are incredibly unique and some of them are even challenging to battle. That's not something you hear every day when it comes to Mario games. NSMB shows that Mario bosses can still be unique and they aren't always going to be the seven Koopalings frantically running around.

    Nintendo games are never about the graphics but the visuals in this game are kind of a letdown. I personally found Super Mario 64 DS (released 2 years before this) and Bowser's Inside Story (released 3 years after this) to show off the original DS' graphics much better. There's also multiplayer in the game which is another area in which NSMB shines. It's incredibly addictive to run around as Mario and Luigi and do coin battles and other crazy things.

    Overall, New Super Mario Bros. is a decent start to one of the more recent Mario series. If you played any of the newer games in the series and you're thinking about getting this one, I wouldn't recommend it unless you're trying to complete your collection.
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  88. Nov 13, 2016
    7
    Not at all a bad game. Pretty graphics, good music, good controls. The worlds all have their own distinct theme, and there's a good variety of stages so you don't feel like you're grinding as you progress through the game.

    The only downside of the game is the lack of challenge. The levels are all too linear and fairly easy for a Mario game. All boss fights are very easy as well, and I
    Not at all a bad game. Pretty graphics, good music, good controls. The worlds all have their own distinct theme, and there's a good variety of stages so you don't feel like you're grinding as you progress through the game.

    The only downside of the game is the lack of challenge. The levels are all too linear and fairly easy for a Mario game. All boss fights are very easy as well, and I beat most on the first try.

    I didn't try the multiplayer though. Other users talk about it being fun, but it's an aspect of the game I was unable to evaluate.
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  89. Apr 5, 2023
    7
    A very simplistic but fun experience. This game is a good one but after you beat it, it'll just be an ok game. Nothing more, nothing less
  90. Apr 29, 2017
    7
    This is not the best Mario game ever made but it's still decent enough to have it in my collection, can get a bit bland at times. Not a binge play, but still nice to play every once an a while
  91. Feb 21, 2018
    7
    A 'reinvention' of the traditional Mario platformer on the DS. It has gameplay that is both addicting and easily approachable, whether you are a long time fan of Super Mario or not. However, it is weak compared to other titles in the Super Mario series, and in general, the levels feel shorter and less creative than others, though this could be due to the DS's limitations. A must-own forA 'reinvention' of the traditional Mario platformer on the DS. It has gameplay that is both addicting and easily approachable, whether you are a long time fan of Super Mario or not. However, it is weak compared to other titles in the Super Mario series, and in general, the levels feel shorter and less creative than others, though this could be due to the DS's limitations. A must-own for DS, and definitely a game worth checking out. Expand
  92. Jan 4, 2020
    7
    Ey, no esta nada mal. Este videojuego de Mario si que envejeció bien a diferencia de otros, teniendo muy buenos controles y una gran cantidad de coleccionables a conseguir. Las batallas contra los jefes sin embargo son muy fáciles y se pueden ganar en menos de 15 segundos si sos muy hábil. Y... la historia normal es algo corta. Y por ultimo, la música ME ENCANTO. Ademas cuenta conEy, no esta nada mal. Este videojuego de Mario si que envejeció bien a diferencia de otros, teniendo muy buenos controles y una gran cantidad de coleccionables a conseguir. Las batallas contra los jefes sin embargo son muy fáciles y se pueden ganar en menos de 15 segundos si sos muy hábil. Y... la historia normal es algo corta. Y por ultimo, la música ME ENCANTO. Ademas cuenta con bastante contenido para rejugarse. Muy recomendado si sos fan del fontanero. Expand
  93. Jun 26, 2021
    7
    This game was another childhood staple of mine. I will admit I like it a little less than I once did tho.
  94. May 6, 2020
    7
    This game is a absolutely classic, and envelops well the magic of both 2D Mario and the Nintendo DS alike. This should be in every Nintendo DS, and its a great fun in your pocket. Sadly its a bit repetitive, easy and the final levels are poorly designed, but overall its a solid game.
  95. Oct 21, 2020
    7
    New Super Mario Bros is a fun game. It's nothing special, but it's fun. I'm not a HUGE fan of 2D Mario (Unless it has World in the title) and this one is no different. I think it's better than all the rest of the so called *New* Mario games (except for maybe Wii). I will say the bosses were all original and unique, which is something that the rest of the 2D Mario games have completelyNew Super Mario Bros is a fun game. It's nothing special, but it's fun. I'm not a HUGE fan of 2D Mario (Unless it has World in the title) and this one is no different. I think it's better than all the rest of the so called *New* Mario games (except for maybe Wii). I will say the bosses were all original and unique, which is something that the rest of the 2D Mario games have completely ignored. I really don't have any complaints, or anything that blew me away. it's a good game , but forgettable. I would overall give it a B-. Expand
  96. Feb 4, 2021
    7
    remember when i said new super mario bros wii was my favorite new series game? yeah this is second place but this started when of the worst series for me
  97. Jun 6, 2023
    7
    Prettified reboot of the classic games that doesn't quite have the edge and inventiveness of its SNES forebears, but is a pleasing little platformer in its own right.
  98. Apr 23, 2023
    7
    عباره عن اعاده احياء لسلسله ماريوري القديمه شو نوعيه الابعاد هذه اللعبه كانت جدا جميله كلعبه جهاز محمول كنت امضي عليها الساعات فيها تصاميم مراحل رهيبه وافكار جميله فهي لا يقل مستواها عن مستوى لعبه ماريو الجزء الثالث فهي افضل منها من ناحيه الادوات وتصميم المراحل وكثره المراحل لعبه جميله جداعباره عن اعاده احياء لسلسله ماريوري القديمه شو نوعيه الابعاد هذه اللعبه كانت جدا جميله كلعبه جهاز محمول كنت امضي عليها الساعات فيها تصاميم مراحل رهيبه وافكار جميله فهي لا يقل مستواها عن مستوى لعبه ماريو الجزء الثالث فهي افضل منها من ناحيه الادوات وتصميم المراحل وكثره المراحل لعبه جميله جدا
  99. Dec 29, 2012
    6
    The gameplay isn't as riveting or unique or original as Super Mario World, and it feels truly lacking in some of original Mario Bros charm. But in the end, its still a good experience.

Awards & Rankings

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 65 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 65
  2. Negative: 0 out of 65
  1. 95
    Before New Super Mario Bros. entered my life, "Yoshi's Island" was, to me, the greatest platformer ever created. That title may now have to go to New Super Mario Bros.
  2. The kind of game that makes hardcore Nintendo fans get on their knees and weep in sheer joy over the eighty new levels of new 2D Mario action...The visuals come in scorching hot, with gorgeous 3D bringing the old school into a new school setting. Sprinkle in some minigames and multiplayer modes, and you have a system seller.
  3. While it lasts, it’s some of the best platforming to date and features what I consider to be the best Nintendo DS graphics to date. While it’s a shame the new power-ups are frills and the length of the main game is ridiculously short, it’s hard not to recommend it.